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10 | November 3, 2016 | The frankfort station Frankfort
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
oma Futbol Club (Roma FC) was founded in
2008 by Steve J. Rotondi as a way of passing
his love of soccer on to his sons and their friends. A
lifelong fan of soccer, Steve has played in clubs and
leagues for over 20 years, and has coached for over
10 years. The teamwork learned as part of this sport
creates discipline, dedication and excellence both
here and in other parts of life essential to both health
and success. Passion becomes its own fuel when
applied in both sports and life. It was these gifts he
wanted others to realize and develop for themselves.
Over the years, Roma Futbol Club has grown into
a Premier Soccer Club, ranging from U8 to U16 of
both boys and girls teams. “I have established Roma
FC into an extremely professional and organized
club”, Says Steve. “Within our offerings no detail
is too small. From our coaching staff, to our
equipment, our campus and our training philosophy,”
The growth at Roma FC has been organic. Roma
FC is not a club that regularly holds open tryouts
and then takes on all participants.. We have waiting
lists and we do not institute a new team until we
ensure we have a coach that meets our requirements
and then we proceed with adding the team.. As well,
as growth occurs within a team and they move on to
a higher age level and then add more players on the
field, we pull from our wait lists, hold a small tryout
and add accordingly. “This is why Roma FC has
always held the label of more of a “Boutique Club”,
if you will,” says Steve.
“It all starts with our 16 licensed coaches. Yes,
every single coach is licensed at the “E” level or
higher. To further that, all coaches receive an
annual background check and obtain skills in
concussion evaluations. All of our Coaches are top
notch individuals that have all played the game,
some still do to this day, are very knowledgeable,
and they're focused on player development as well
as team development. At Roma FC our Coaches are
not paid coaches.. That is the only way I would have
it. I want a Coach that does it for the passion of the
game and for the satisfaction of the development
he/she sees in the players. I know from experience
that the satisfaction, enjoyment and gratification I
have received from Coaching is absolutely priceless..”
As well, Roma has a player to coach ratio that is
unmatched in this sector. With 1-2 coaches for
every team of 10-15 players, the attention to detail
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and development of each participant is very strong.
With this, the teams and coaches stay together, year
after year. “Our teams will always practice as a unit,
with their coach and without distractions of
combining other teams with them and other coaches..”
This theory holds true when you look at the
success the club has had.. There have been many
championships won and escalations in levels of the
leagues we play in. Some have conquered every
Club/Conference level in the League, NISL
(Northern Illinois Soccer League). Some are
playing in Premiership Level. However, the
winning is not as important to note as is the
escalations in levels played.. “We must keep the
players challenged and the only way to do this is to
push them to reach that next level. My goal is long
term. To develop players that can play at a
collegiate level or better, should they choose to, “
Steve says.
The Club's home is the Roma Sports Club in
Frankfort. Roma FC is very fortunate to have an
entire campus dedicated to the development of these
children. The Campus is comprised of a 50,000 sq.
ft. facility of which includes 31,000 sq. ft. indoor
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turf area, 7 outdoor fields, Futsal Courts, a Fitness
Center and more. “At Roma Fc we never miss a
practice. If weather or daylight is in question, we
simply go indoors.” Steve says. During the winter,
the Club goes indoors for training and for League
play as the Roma Sports Club offers its own League,
the Roma Soccer League or RSL. They also host
3v3 tournaments, Futsal sessions, SAQ training
(Speed, Agility and Quickness), goal keeper
training and so much more.
“ My goal was simple, to provide a one stop shop
for Soccer development.. At Roma FC, everything
you need to become a strong soccer player, and a
passionate individual is at your fingertips.. Our Club
is a Community of families. I enjoy spending time
with all of them. It truly is a family, not just a club."
We welcome you to explore further by reaching out
to us at info@romasportsclub.com or
815-469-ROMA.
FORZA ROMA!
(Let’s go Roma).
Steve J Rotondi
President
Roma Sports Club UPCOMING EVENTS
3v3 Roma Turkey Cup
Nov. 26 - 27
Ages 8-18
$150 per team to register
3v3 Regulation Size Fields
2-12 Minute Halves
3 Game Guarantee
One Day Basketball Shootouts
Dec. 17-18
Jan. 14-15
Jan. 21-22
Feb. 4-5
Feb. 11-12
3 Game Guarantee
$175 per tournament or $150 per tournament if you
register for ALL 5 5th-8th Grade, Full Court Play
9115 ROMA CT.
FRANKFORT, IL
romasportsclub.com
815-469-ROMA
Co-Ed Volleyball
Nov. 30
Ages 18 & up
8 Game Season
$350 per team
Max 12 players per roster
Registration ends Nov. 23
Indoor Girl’s Softball Tournament
Live play
$350 per team/per tournament
10u-14u play Saturdays and High Schools play Sundays
Roma Winter Fling WSQ (10u, 12u, 14u, 16u, 18u) runs Dec. 3-5
Roma Frost WSQ (10u, 12u, 14u, 16u, 18u) runs Dec. 9-11
Roma Freeze WSQ (10u, 12u, 14u, 16u, 18u) runs Dec 16-18
CONTACT NICK@ROMASPORTSCLUB.COM TO REGISTER